| Why was the system of checks and balances made? |
To make sure the federal government and its branches don't have too much power. |
| How does the executive branch check the legislative branch? |
The President can veto bills |
| How does the judicial branch balance the executive and the legislative branches? |
The Supreme Court can declare acts of the other branches unconstitutional |
| How does the legislative branch check the judicial branch? |
Congress can reject a Supreme Court nominee |
| How does the executive branch check the judicial branch? |
The President appoints Supreme Court Justices |
| How does the legislative branch check the executive? |
The House of Representatives has the power of Impeachment and the Senate has the power to try all Impeachments |
| Are the people of America involved in the system of checks and balances? If so how? |
Yes; The people elect members of Congress and the President through electors |
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